![]() ![]() "Milo was also a friend that I enjoyed hunting with in the offseason."Īstros president of business operations Reid Ryan - Nolan's son - called Hamilton a "true icon." Hamilton was inducted into the broadcasters' wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Radio Hall of Fame in 2000.Īmong the other highlights of his career were calling Ryan's 4,000th strikeout in 1985 and Craig Biggio's 3,000th hit in 2007. When he arrived in Houston, he raised the broadcast to another level," former Astros ace Nolan Ryan said. There was a moment of silence for Hamilton on Thursday night before the Texas Rangers hosted the Astros, with his picture on the video board. He retired following the 2012 season and since 2013 had served as a guest radio commentator for select Houston home games.Įarlier this month, longtime Astros announcer Gene Elston died at 93. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, the Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates when he joined the Astros in 1985. Leland Milo Hamilton had already called games for the St. "We're kind of joined at the hip with home run No. Hamilton and Aaron were forever linked because of that call. ![]() "Everywhere I go when people start talking about that home run, your voice comes back, and I want to say how much I appreciate that." "Your voice goes with me all over the world," he told Hamilton. Hammerin' Hank joined Hamilton at his retirement party in 2012 and discussed his famous call, which the broadcaster considered the highlight of his career. out of here! It's gone! It's 715! There's a new home run champion of all-time! And it's Henry Aaron!"Īs Aaron crossed home plate and was greeted by jubilant teammates, Hamilton continued with: "Henry Aaron, the home run king of all time." "There's a drive into left-center field," he said as the Braves slugger started running the bases. Hamilton later said he didn't rehearse the call, but it went off without a hitch. Hamilton spent 60 years broadcasting major league games, and was working for WSB radio in Atlanta when Aaron became the all-time home run leader on April 8, 1974. The Houston Astros announced the death of their longtime play-by-play man, well known for using the phrase "Holy Toledo." A cause of death was not immediately released for Hamilton, who worked for seven teams. HOUSTON | Milo Hamilton, a Hall of Fame broadcaster whose radio calls over six decades included 11 no-hitters and Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run in 1974, died on Thursday. ![]()
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